Fans of STARMAN are familiar with the concept of a “Times Past” issue. In THE SHADE #4, in stores on Wednesday, writer James Robinson revisits this format to reveal an untold chapter of The Shade’s history. The year is 1944.

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Are you one of those readers who likes to mix it up with both digital and print formats? If so we have great news - starting with the April 2012 issues, GREEN LANTERN and DETECTIVE COMICS will join the ranks of DC Comics' popular digital combo pack titles, including JUSTICE LEAGUE, BATMAN and ACTION COMICS.

One of the most critically acclaimed original graphic novels of the last few years, SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE will be getting a highly anticipated sequel in 2012. Considered by some to be “Superman for the TWILIGHT crowd,” the original was a standalone story which re-examined the early mythology of the classic character.

In the fourth issue of MY GREATEST ADVENTURE, an anthology-style miniseries, the wild and various adventures of Robotman, Garbage Man and the alien Tanga continue.
In “Uncanny Valley, Part 4” by Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins, Robotman’s origins are revealed as he attempts to survive a brutal attack that leaves him helpless and isolated.

BATMAN #8 will feature the first of a series of back-up stories exploring the dark history of the Court of Owls, the mysterious and malevolent secret society wreaking havoc upon Gotham City in the ongoing series.